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RAM Sets July Dates For Wise County Clinic

Remote Area Medical is preparing to provide free health care to those in our region.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

Coalfield.com - Norton, Clintwood, Bi...

Reunions

Please mail information to Reunions, The Coalfield Progress, P.O. Box 380, Norton, Va.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

TriCities.com

UVa-Wise Convocation Center Will Benefit Region

The University of Virginia's College at Wise took another leap forward when it broke ground last week on a $30 million convocation center, the largest single capital project in the school's history.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

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Private Health Care Coverage at 50-Year Low

In this file photo, x-ray consultations take place near the oral surgery tent at the free Remote... In this file photo, x-ray consultations take place near the oral surgery tent at the free Remote Area Medical clinic at the Wise County Fairground in Wise, Virginia.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

Scott County Virginia Star

VCEDA Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Since its creation by the Virginia General Assembly in 1988, the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority has helped Southwest Virginia grow by approving $117 million in funding for more than 200 regional projects and helping to bring nearly 12,000 jobs to the region.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Staunton News Leader

U.Va. plans for 20 percent increase in people seeking care from annual Wise medical clinic

CHARLOTTESVILLE - The University of Virginia Health System anticipates a substantial increase in the number of people seeking free care at the annual Remote Area Medical Clinic in Wise.

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Excluded Voices

This past year's health discussion has been remarkable for the narrow range of ideas and opinions that have floated down to the man on the street.

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Sat Jun 13, 2009

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There Just a Aina t Noa Wrong Or Right Way To Talk

One of my neighbors says she is amazed I can write as well as I do given how sloppy I sometimes talk, saying, "Ain't got no," "them dogs" or using verbs like "fixing" and "holler." You can blame this, perhaps, on a blending of cultures.

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

Coalfield.com - Norton, Clintwood, Bi...

More possible high school sites named

WISE a ' County school officials have announced five more sites being considered to serve as the future home of consolidated high schools.

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Tue Jun 09, 2009

Coalfield.com - Norton, Clintwood, Bi...

The week ahead: School board, PSA, supervisors to meet

It'll be a busy week for local government. Among other groups, the Wise County School Board, the Wise County Public Service Authority and the Wise County Board of Supervisors have meetings set.

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Sun Jun 07, 2009

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

Environmentalists Support Wind Farm Over Dominion Coal Plant

Environmentalists waging a court battle against Dominion Virginia Power's Wise County coal-fired power plant under construction are supporting plans for wind turbines there.

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Fri Jun 05, 2009

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Kaine takes his cabinet to Southwest Va.

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and his staff are hitting the road again. Kaine, his cabinet and members of his senior staff are conducting their 14th Community Cabinet Day today.

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Wed Jun 03, 2009

Staunton News Leader

Proposed power plant puts Dem candidates on the spot

Gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran headlined a rally opposing the construction of a coal-fired power plant in southeast Virginia on Monday, a contentious local battle that has helped draw distinctions between Democrats on the critical question of how to meet the state's energy demands.

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Thu May 28, 2009

The Star Online

Ritter-Canoy

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Canoy of Shelby and David and Becky Ritter of North Tazewell, Va., announce the engagement of their children, Jill Marie Ritter and Robert William Canoy Jr.

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Tue May 19, 2009

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JJ Kelly High School Graduation June 5

On June 5, 2009, at 6:00 p.m., 112 seniors from J. J. Kelly High School will receive diplomas in graduation ceremonies conducted at Carroll Dale Stadium in Wise, Virginia.

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Mon May 11, 2009

Coalfield.com - Norton, Clintwood, Bi...

Coeburn council to consider downtown parking

Coeburn Town Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the former railroad depot.

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Sat May 09, 2009

WDBJ7

AT&T to acquire several Verizon properties in Virginia

May 9, 2009 AT&T to acquire several Verizon properties in Virginia AT&T has announced plans to acquire several properties from Verizon Wireless.

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Wed May 06, 2009

Associated Content

Mountain Empire Community College

If you live in Dickenson, Lee, Scott, or Wise County , Virginia, Mountain Empire Community College will probably be the most convenient place for you to get two years of college education, whether you want an associate degree or a head start on a bachelor's, master's, or doctor's degree.

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Mon May 04, 2009

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Not Your Average Superhero

He's a deadbeat superhero with a capital D - literally. The deadbeat, a Dad, wears the D on his chest, embroidered in navy on his yellow spandex costume, which he continues to wear despite being semi-retired. "I guess it's a superhero comic, sure, but it's more about a superhero and his daughter, who is estranged," said Jeremy Massie, The ...

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Wed Apr 29, 2009

WSLS

State asked to deny mountaintop mining permit in Wise Co.

Environmentalists and residents are asking state mining officials to deny a permit for a mountaintop mining operation in southwest Virginia.

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